Processionary caterpillars nests

[syd]

Greetings,
the best way to deal with these nests is to cut them from the tree and place in a bucket of water, this way the caterpilars never get a chance to leave the nest and from what I have seen they are not very good swimmers,

[mountain girl]

We live in the mountains off the rambla de oria and there is loads of nests this year compared to others. We have taken down some that is easy to reach but there is still loads left. Does anyone know if the Town hall are responsible for these has it is a health risk to us and our dogs!

[John n Julie]

Hi all, nasty little sods they are so be careful out there.
1. spray nest with hair lacquer to trap hairs and spores.
2. gently place plastic bag over nest and cut off offending bit.
3. BURN THE LITTLE SODS
The above advice is for guidance only, play with these sods at your own risk, be aware they are still poisonous when dead DO NOT touch them or the nests
Regards
John

[Rod]

Always check our pine trees. Go round, cut them down and destroy them, very dangerous to animals, not too good for humans either.

[olly]

Glad they got it sorted for you Clare.

[Queen Clare Shirley]

We have one solitary pine tree and it was full of these nests, rang and spoke to Ruth who kindly went round and sorted it out quickly and at a good price.

So a big thanks to POtty finca you have allayed my fears with the dog, cat, girls and Richard I can let them out in the garden again

Thanks